Health Promotion Coordinator

DepartmentCSL Health Promotion and WellnessAbout the DepartmentAs part of Campus and Student Life at the University of Chicago, UChicago Student Wellness integrates multiple services related to care of the students’ health and well-being. Located in a beautiful new Student Wellness Center, which opened in 2020, UChicago Student Wellness provides primary care, counseling, psychiatry, and health promotion services. Our mission is to provide students with comprehensive health, counseling, and wellness services to support their academic, personal, and professional success, and our vision is to redefine the field by providing exceptional, integrated wellness services that enable students to thrive. These efforts are supported by our iCARE values – inclusion, collaboration, agility, respect, and excellence – which guide our efforts to provide exceptional care to our students in a safe and welcoming environment.Job SummaryThe Health Promotion Coordinator will assist the Health Promotion team in furthering its mission by: implementing evidence-based initiatives to support the overall health and well-being of students; leading individual and group programs; evaluating the effectiveness of Student Wellness initiatives and reporting the results; developing effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to achieve a comprehensive response toward campus well-being; manage programs, initiatives and large-scale events implemented by the department; managing online event calendar and health education content.The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting systems-level campus wellbeing, a dedication to continuously deepening their own cultural awareness, and commitment to collaborating with students, staff and faculty to support this work.ResponsibilitiesAssists with planning, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and servicesSupports the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services based on campus needs and prioritiesFacilitates large and small group programs (BASICS, Mindfulness Meditation, Maroon Mental Health Matters, etc.)Assists with campus-wide initiatives, large-scale events (Wellapalooza) and campaignsPerforms both qualitative and quantitative data analysis and uses data to inform work of the departmentSets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria.Analyzes program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary recommendationsMaintains a collaborative relationship with appropriate departments and offices across campusCounsels individuals on the basic principles of good nutrition. Helps determine nutritional needs through preparation of a variety of materials and coordination of meal services.Promotes individual and community health by maintaining working relationships with those in public health care and acting as a resource for individuals with health needs.Performs other related work as neededMinimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.—Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.—Certifications:—Preferred QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, health policy, health education, social work or related fieldMaster’s degree in public health, health promotion, health education, or related fieldExperience:Demonstrated experience with cultural humility and social justice practicesInvolvement in health promotion or related fieldExperience working in higher educationExperience designing, implementing, and facilitating programmingExperience working in a higher education institutionExperience conducting literature reviews, needs assessments, and program evaluations; experience interpreting findings and developing plans to programmatically and strategically respond to the findingsExperience working on coalitions or collaborating with individuals and organizationsCertifications:Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)Technical Knowledge or Skills:Microsoft office, SPSS or similar, Design software (Canva or similar)Preferred CompetenciesDemonstrated knowledge of:The ability to incorporate health promotion in the context of higher educationDemonstrate the ability to design and implement health promotion programs on a variety of key health issues based on needs assessment resultsQuantitative and qualitative research skills (e.g., research design, survey development, environmental assessment, focus group design and facilitation, data analysis and interpretation, etc.)Demonstrated experience working collaborativelyExperience designing, implementing, and facilitating programmingProficiency in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsHandling multiple projects simultaneously, managing time efficiently, and prioritizing tasksWorking with limited resources and flexibility with consistent changeUsing social media and marketing platformsWorking ConditionsFlexibility to work evenings and weekends and adjust work assignments according to programmatic and divisional needsUse computers extensively for up to 2 hours at a timeUse standard computer and office equipmentApplication DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)List of 3 References (required)When applying, the document(s)MUSTbe uploaded via theMy Experiencepage, in the section titledApplication Documentsof the application.Job FamilyHealthcare & Medical ServicesRole ImpactIndividual ContributorFLSA StatusExemptPay FrequencyMonthlyScheduledWeekly Hours37.5Benefits EligibleYesDrug Test RequiredYesHealth Screen RequiredYesMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity/Disabled/Veteransand does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. 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